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Senator Ankeny wrote to President Roosevelt to confirm their conversation in regards to Chilean Ambassador Wilson. Ankeny stated he does not support Wilson being retained in the position and would like to nominate someone else.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-01
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou a letter from Edward Brandegee with a serious accusation. Roosevelt would like Cortelyou to dispatch someone to Washington to make a thorough report on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-31
President Roosevelt thanks Joseph D. Barnes for the Christmas gift, which he received through Washington Senator Levi Ankeny. Roosevelt remembers visiting Walla Walla, Washington, when the black locust trees were in bloom and wishes he could have stayed longer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-23
Fred C. Ainsworth reviews a number of communications between Idaho Governor Frank Robert Gooding and Secretary of War Taft regarding a possible need for troops to maintain the peace during the trial of several members of the Western Federation of Miners for the murder of ex-Governor Frank Steunenberg. Troops had been sent to Boise, Idaho from Walla Walla, Washington as part of a practice march, and were thereafter directed to maintain their position there for the present. Ainsworth informs Taft that the Boise Barracks do not have accommodations for horses, and that an expenditure of $2880 will be necessary to obtain stables for an extended stay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-11
The people of Washington have so much in soil and climate, but the quality of citizenship is what counts most. Theodore Roosevelt advocates for the highest possible standards in measuring citizenship. Roosevelt also speaks of his expectations for college students.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-25
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis sends a newspaper clipping from The Post to William Loeb, for President Roosevelt. The article deals with Russia refusing to recognize the passports of Jewish-Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-04